We had an amazing stay at Villa Casa Azul. The home is lovely and the view cannot be beat. The pool is fantastic and we used it several times daily. The home is in a quiet, private location, so if you are looking to get away, look no further. That being said, the view and privacy comes at a price. The journey up “the hill” is quite a trek. A 4x4 (as the listing states) is a must. My husband had no problem driving it (while I had a panic attack), but it’s a slow and bumpy journey. We did end up leaving the property almost daily to head to Uvita, but the drive may be intimidating for some. There are two restaurants halfway up which we visited (Jolly Roger for bar food, Scala for nicer fare) which were both quite good, so no need to venture all the way down to the bottom for food. The trip down takes 20 or so minutes and Uvita is a short distance away with everything you could need (ATM, Supermarket, beach, restaurants and shops). It’s a charming town. We took day trips to Uvita falls, took a tour to Corcovado and Nauyaca falls are not to be missed.
Oscar our concierge was wonderful throughout and communicated with us leading up to our stay as well as throughout. We had a mix up with directions from the airport (MAKE SURE GOOGLE MAPS SENDS YOU VIA 34), and we arrived much later than expected. Oscar was so gracious as to wait over an hour for our arrival and then be so welcoming to us after what was a stressful trip.
The property and neighborhood (which is great for daily hikes) are filled with wildlife. We saw so many different birds (toucans, 5 types of hummingbirds, parrots, woodpeckers and more, agouti and coatis. Bring your binoculars!
If I were being picky, the house could likely use a refresh (paint, some new pots/pans), but altogether it was a lovely stay and I would highly recommend it.